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Chalice

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780

GUSN

GUSN-56494

Description

Silver footed chalice with a conical bowl and a floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chalices
silver (metal)
Container, Ritual
Chalice
Chalice

Inscription

Engraved on side: Presented to Thomas Bennett/Master of the Packet Ship New York/by his /highly esteemed Friend/George Parish Esq./a Passenger/on August & September/1827 Struck: [1820 London mark]

Additional Identification Number

1930.759a

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Clara Bennett

Accession Number

1930.759.1

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